
A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and 'The Searchers'
Documentary
Overview
Documentary on the making of "The Searchers" (1956), starring John Wayne and directed by John Ford, with outtakes, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with many of the surviving cast and crew.
Top Cast


Patrick Wayne
Patrick Wayne
Narrator (voice)
Patrick Wayne
Narrator (voice)


John Milius
John Milius
Self (voice)
John Milius
Self (voice)


Pippa Scott
Pippa Scott
Self (voice)
Pippa Scott
Self (voice)


Lana Wood
Lana Wood
Self (voice)
Lana Wood
Self (voice)
Dan Ford
Dan Ford
Self (voice)
Dan Ford
Self (voice)
Peter Rainer
Peter Rainer
Harry Carey Jr. (voice)
Peter Rainer
Harry Carey Jr. (voice)
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